Sec. 5. The natural resources commission:
(1) except as provided in subdivision (2), may not:
(A) adopt rules to establish; or
(B) otherwise implement;
any mandatory program governing water conservation and efficiency under section 4.2 of the compact;
(2) may adopt rules to establish a mandatory program governing water conservation and efficiency under section 4.2 of the compact only if the general assembly adopts an act authorizing the adoption of the rules;
(3) shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that implement voluntary water conservation and efficiency programs; and
(4) shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, which may provide for general permits, for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of article 4 of the compact.
As added by P.L.4-2008, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 25. Water Rights and Resources
Chapter 15. Great Lakes—st. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact
14-25-15-1. Agreement for the Compact
14-25-15-2. Governor's Responsibilities and Powers
14-25-15-3. Authority of State Agencies to Cooperate With the Council
14-25-15-4. Authorization of General Assembly for Revision of Standard of Review and Decision
14-25-15-5. Responsibilities and Powers of the Natural Resources Commission
14-25-15-6. Management and Regulation of Proposals for Certain Water Transfers
14-25-15-7. Permits for Water Withdrawals; Salmonid Streams; Rules
14-25-15-8. Exemption From Permit Requirement for Certain Water Withdrawals
14-25-15-9. Study and Findings by the General Assembly
14-25-15-10. Standard for Determination of Adverse Impacts of Water Withdrawals
14-25-15-11. Methods for Determining Consumptive Use Amounts
14-25-15-13. Effects of Incorporation of Water Into a Product